This Winning Midcentury in Houston Can Be Yours for $260K

Nearly every detail in this 1962 residence is spot-on for the midcentury enthusiast.

Nearly every detail in this 1962 residence is spot-on for the midcentury enthusiast.

Sporting restored midcentury furniture, the main great room is a time capsule in itself. Wood beams contrast with the crisp white, vaulted ceilings, which provide indirect cove lighting. An original fireplace sits tucked in the corner.

Now up for grabs in Houston, Texas, is a delightful midcentury abode that underwent a recent restoration by its architect and interior designer owners. Offering 1,850 square feet of space, the residence features a free-flowing open layout, along with three bedrooms and two baths.

Nestled on a lush lot with mature trees sits 5443 Whispering Creek Way, a charming one-level midcentury that was recently treated to a top-down renovation.

Nestled on a lush lot with mature trees is 5443 Whispering Creek Way, a charming one-level midcentury that was recently treated to a top-down renovation. 

Photo courtesy of Robert Searcy

Built in 1962, the meticulously maintained home boasts plenty of original detailing to transport you back in time. Vaulted, beamed ceilings enhance the sense of space in the wood-paneled great room, which features a painted brick fireplace and a trove of midcentury furnishings. Floor-to-ceiling windows lining the walls invite natural light inside. 

Sporting restored midcentury furniture, the main great room is a time capsule in itself. Wood beams contrast with the crisp white, vaulted ceilings, which provide indirect cove lighting. An original fireplace sits tucked in the corner.

Sporting restored midcentury furniture, the great room is a time capsule itself. Beamed ceilings contrast with wood-paneled walls, and an original brick-painted fireplace sits in the corner. A small dining area sits just off the kitchen.

Photo courtesy of Robert Searcy

Custom built-in shelving lines one of the walls in the formal dining room, offering plenty of storage space for books and collected memorabilia.

Custom built-in shelving lines a wall in the formal dining room, offering plenty of storage space for books and collected memorabilia.

Photo courtesy of Robert Searcy

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